Sheboygan's attractions, including the lakefront, drew tourists who spent nearly $200 million in the county last year, the state says.

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New figures released Friday by the state Department of Tourism show that travelers spent an estimated $198.9 million in Sheboygan County last year, up 4 percent from the year before.

The year-over-year increase in tourism dollars was slightly lower than in 2012, when spending rose 6.2 percent.

Tourism officials at the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce said that was expected as lodging facilities have continued to be near capacity each summer in recent years, meaning spending growth during that period is somewhat leveling off. ...